Local Ads Note Subscription Rates and Post Office Details
National Te Tuk Jonn W Cullen Company lists advertising and obituary services at its Chicago Detroit and Cleveland offices. Entered at Athens Post Office as Second Class Matter under 1918 act. Subscription rates by carrier and mail in Athens and surrounding counties with weekly and monthly pricing.
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National Te Tuk Jonn W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
iSe
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Finland’s Prosperity Contrasts Stalin’s Finland Story
An editorial argues anti Finland rhetoric by Soviet apologists is flawed. It cites League of Nations statistics showing Finland’s rising factory employment and general prosperity since independence, contrasting with Soviet claims of benevolence and liberation.
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Finland
Soviet
Russia
Joe Stalin
United States
Stalin
League of Nations
Kremlin
Youth hostels proposed for Southeastern Ohio region
The proposal urges establishing youth hostels in Hocking and Ross Counties to promote the area’s natural beauty. It notes existing hostels in the eastern mountains and argues inexpensive lodging would attract hikers and tourists, expanding trails toward the Ohio River and boosting regional appeal for young travelers.
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Ohio
Hocking
Ross
Union
Hocking Cave
Ohio River
Be Nice to the Census Taker This Year
A 1940s style editorial warns that census takers investigate household data and fines for non response or false answers can be steep. It notes major penalties for individuals and businesses and urges cooperation, underscoring government data collection as beneficial despite public aversion.
Raymond Clapper Reflects on Hull Trade Program Politics
In Kansas City, Clapper notes Western Republicans are divided and wary about Hull trade plans. He cites Rep. Coffee opposing Hull, predicts a House amendment requiring Senate ratification could kill the program, and observes middlewestern politics lag behind informed voters amid anti foreigner sentiment.
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Kansas City
Cattle Country
Republican
Harry Coffee
Nebraska
Representative Coffee
American National Live Stock Association
Denver
House
Senate
Hull
Poland
Chicago
America
Middle West
East
Cleveland Women's Club
Bruce Catton Sees Conciliation Service Growth in Labor Conflicts
Washington notes rising support for conciliatory approaches as the U S Conciliation Service shows more cases aimed at preventing disputes. In two years it averted over 600 threatened strikes affecting about 440000 workers while costs remained modest.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Smith Committee
Labor Department
U. S. Conciliation Service
Conciliation Service
Labor Board
John Steelman
Steelman
Ceremony Rules Shape Osage and Hitler Path to War
A tribal decree for Osage warriors required a lengthy rite before fighting, while Adolf Hitler also endured multiple appeasement ceremonies prior to pursuing war.
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Hitler
Young aviator jailed after Mars stunt plan
A young aviator who aimed for Mars has been sentenced to five months in jail. The piece notes he should consult Orson Welles before attempting such stunts again.
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Mars
Orson Welles
Four Columbus Crew Seek Asylum Stays in United States
Four crew members of the German liner Columbus want to remain in the United States. They question how widespread the Keattling habit has become in Germany.
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Columbus
United States
Germany
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet
Review of evolving views on tonsil treatment over decades noting shifts from immediate removal to cautious use of X rays. Experts suggest X rays help enlarged noninfected tonsils but may scar and spread infection. removal remains advised when pus, joint or heart symptoms indicate infection.
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Bureau
Information column answers reader questions on topics from world gold reserves to local etymology and radio parts. It cites August 1939 figures for the United Kingdom France and Germany, and covers biology geology and common technical measures with concise factual responses.
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The
Messenger
13Th Street
Washington, D. C
Messenger Bureau
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Arizona
New Mexico
Sierra Madre
Mexico
Breslow
Creglow
Frency Cochran Heads for New York Business Trip
Miss Francys Cochran departed for a business trip to New York. Ohio University Museum received two Civil War relics from Prof. John G. Albright, a 1916 graduate and Case School of Applied Science faculty member.
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Francys Cochran
New York
Ohio University Museum
John G. Albright
Case School of Applied Science
Mrs F W Bush Undergoes Second Operation For Ankle
Mrs F W Bush had a second operation to correct a fractured ankle after a fall in October. Ohio University basketball players Davis King Ewing Stockdale Van Sickle and substitute Newman defeated Heidelberg and Tiffin on a northern Ohio trip. Athens Boy Scout Troop Two scored against McArthur scouts with Jones Murphy Hughes Dupler and Roberts. The Grass Widow musical showed at the Athens Opera House. Frank C Stedman wholesale grocer and prominent Athens businessman died in Grant Hospital Columbus. Stedman began with W H Brown then ran the Preston Building for 20 years. A new building was built in West Athens in 1907.
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F. W. Bush
Ohio University
Davis
King
Ewing
Stockdale
van Sickle
Newman
Heidelberg
Tiffin
Ohio
Athens
McArthur
Jones
Murphy
Hughes
Dupler
Roberts
Frank C. Stedman
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Stedman
W. H. Brown
Preston Building
West Athens
Poet's Corner War Scene Depicts Grim Battlefield
A poem by Margaret Moore from Bidwell Ohio laments war with shifting ice fields and a mother’s prayer, a baby’s cry, and a wounded soldier’s reply. It ends with a bullet-riddled corpse and a silent earth as God is ashamed of mankind.
Letart Falls Brief Social and Personal
Letart Falls notices report Mr. Charles Horner returning from a month with relatives in East Liverpool and Akron with son-in-law Dean Shannon and grandson Junior. The Keisling family visited Gallipolis, and Ezra Barnhart’s death is noted in Shadyside. Other items include visits by the Roush and Graham families and a seventh birthday celebration for James Ray. A S S class meeting was held at Mrs Sheets home.
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Ezra Barnhart
Shadyside
Ohio
Orion Roush
Dora Roush
New Haven
Walter McDade
Troy
John Graham
Pittsburgh
Jerry Graham
Jerry Hill
James Ray
S. S
Dora Grimm
Cm Sheets
Revival meeting closes at M E Church Bidwell
Social notes from Bidwell recount a revival meeting at the M E Church Friday night and a Gallia County Women’s Chorus gathering at Mrs. Georgia Leonard’s home. The West German M E Church Ladies Aid met at the Smeltzers in Evergreen with a social lunch afterward.
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Bidwell
M. E. Church
Gallia County Women's Chorus
Georgia Leonard
Ladies Aid Society
Earl Smeltzer
Evergreen
Theodore McCutcheon
J. L. Stephenson
Louise Stone
Dorcas Adams
Howard Neal
Thelma Drummond
Doris Jean Casto
Ethyl Walter
L. D. Freshcorn
Susan Rake
Richard Southwick
Walter Wood
D. G. Ward
Campbell
J. L. Coleppan
Rupert Trout
Jake Moore
Bobby
Gallipolis
T. J. Moore
Oak Grove Social And Brief Personal
Oak Grove notes show Ervin Nanna moved to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis last Monday for treatment. Mrs Myra Graft seriously ill at home Nelsonville. Hod Smith confined at home three weeks with injured ankle from icy slip. Erma and Bernice Cagg transferred NYA Nelsonville to Athens to work. Norma Hartman Athens weekend with her parents Charles and Mrs Hartman. Mrs Elizabeth Malone Connett improving. Mr and Mrs Harold Nanna visited J E Cagg Monday. Oak Grove Mothers Club postponed meetings until weather moderates. Mrs William Hartman improving slowly.
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Oak Grove
Ervin Nanna
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Nanna
Myra Graft
Nelsonville
Hod Smith
Erma
Bernice Cagg
NYA
Athens
Norma Hartman
Charles Hartman
Elizabeth Malone
Connett
Harold Nanna
J. E. Cagg
Forum letter ponders Bible translations and faith
JOHN L. SOUTHARD of Jacksonville argues in The Messenger forum that despite 13 Bible versions and 200 religions, two gods exist the God of Life and the god of death, and one must choose salvation in Christ. He notes the Jan 12 and Jan 18 forum pieces as reference.
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the Messenger
Hysell
Chas
Alexander
Jesus Christ
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
The Captain's Daughter Opens In High Society New York
Marie La Porte models a glamorous dress at Varnet's, watched by Dan Donovan who flirts with Lynda Martin in a city world of wealth. Marie’s reserved poise contrasts with Dan and Lynda’s restless charm as plans for a party unfold.
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Marie LA Porte
Dan Donovan
Marie
Tommy Ryan
Lynda Martin
Dan
Baptiste LA Porte
Dorrit
Society
Lynda
Miss Martin
Daniel Donovan
Varnet
Colony
Varnet’s
South Carolina
William Martin
Warner
Mink Catches Fish on Ice Trail Near Bidwell
Anthony Murray recalls a January 12 1940 incident on Raccoon Creek near Bidwell where a mink dragged a five pound seven ounce fish from the bank. The fish weighed on the shore after Murray helped haul it in and plans to alert game warden Merle McCormick for the unlicensed catch.
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the Messenger
Mr. Scott
Raccoon Creek
Bidwell
Merle McCormick
Anthony Murray
Ohio
Bartlett Masons hold special meeting and more local notes
Bartlett Masons conferred degrees at a Monday gathering with Officers Association leading the program. About eighty Masons attended. Later, Ladies Aid met at the parsonage with twelve members due to bad weather. Other items include residents ill, CCC camp assignments for two locals, a shoe repair shop setup, a basketball loss to Waterloo 38-35, and a well attended showing of The Lottery Bride at the high school auditorium.
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Bartlett — Bartlet Masons
Officers Association
Ladies Aid Society
Delbert Bennett
Eugene Craig
Nelsonville
CCC
James Shaner
Chester Fleming
Clarence Fleming
Pattens Mills
W. D. Hollingsworth
Nathan Burgess
C. E. Endicott
Plantsville
Marietta
Raymond Ripley
Massie
Waterloo
Lawrence County
Bartlett
Herman Cummings
Chloe Harris
Sarah Goddard
Virginia Place
Carlos Graham
Curt Hollingsworth
Couple Weds In Portland
Miss Elverda Adaline Price and Grover Cleveland Pinson wed Jan. 7 at Rev. Walter O M Given in Quarrier Street residence. Attendants were Owen F. Dodd and Mrs. A A Price and daughter Marjorie as guests. The bride, a Racine High School graduate, worked at Owens Illinois Glass Co. for four years. The groom attended Warfield High School and worked with Orange Crush Pepsi Cola. They will live with Price's mother on Goshorn Street until their North Charleston home is ready.
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5Th Avenue
Lynda
Delavigne
New York
Martin
Marie Antoinette
Versailles
James Martin
Dan Donovan
Harvard
Mike Donovan
Dan
Mike
Donovan
Katie
Portland
Elverda Adaline Price
Vera Price
Goshorn St
Joseph Price
Marmet
Grover Cleveland Pinson
Boone Davosow
Warfield
Walter O'M
Quarrier St
Owen F. Dodd
A. A. Price l
Marjorie
Miss Price
Racine High School
Owens-Illinois Glass Co
Pinson
Warfield High School
Orange Crush
Pepsi-Cola Company
Cora Blosser
Parkersburg
George Adams
Charleston
Ora Blosser
Ripley Satyurday
Ripley Hospital
Charles Newman
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Raymond Clapper
Taft
Landon
Kansas
Knox
Australia
Springfield
Bruce Catton
DR. Morris Fishbein
Nelson Hill
Mill St
Athens Opera House
Poet's Corner
Margaret Moore Bidwell
Letart
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
Public Forum
Helen Worden
Tommy
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NEA Service. Inc
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